Since 1963, R&D Magazine has annually awarded R&D 100 Awards to the 100 most technologically significant new products to hit the market during the year. According to R&D Magazine, the goal of the award is to spotlight major breakthroughs in products and processes with the capacity to improve the standard of living for many people.
Read more about it at http://www.netl.doe.gov/newsroom/features/07-2007.html#mfix or http://www.fossil.energy.gov/news/techlines/2007/07058-FE_Technologies_Win_Awards.html
